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Vivo X500 Series India Launch on November 26: X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max with ZEISS Optics, 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro, and 200MP Telephoto

Vivo has officially confirmed the India launch of the vivo X500 Series on November 26, 2026, at 12 PM. The lineup includes three models: vivo X500, vivo X500 Pro, and vivo X500 Pro Max, all featuring camera systems co-engineered with ZEISS and running OriginOS 7. Alongside the smartphones, vivo will also launch the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Kit and the vivo Watch GT 2. First sale begins December 3.

Key Highlights and Generational Upgrades

  • 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro powers the X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max, while the base X500 runs the Dimensity 9600M (a rebranded Dimensity 9500).
  • 200MP Samsung HP0 telephoto on the X500 Pro Max with ZEISS APO 3.5x OIS, CIPA 7.0 stabilization, and support for a 400mm ZEISS G2 Ultra teleconverter.
  • Massive batteries across the lineup: 7,500 mAh (X500), 6,510 mAh (X500 Pro), and 8,000 mAh (X500 Pro Max), all with 90W wired and 40W wireless charging.
  • IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistance across all three models with ultrasonic fingerprint sensors.
  • 4K 120fps HDR and 4K 240fps video recording on the X500 Pro Max, with 8K video support on the X500.
Vivo X500 Pro Max copper gold ZEISS T-star camera module macro close-up leather surface
The vivo X500 Pro Max in copper gold finish, featuring a large circular ZEISS T* camera module with four lenses.
Vivo X500 Series three color variants pink copper gold graphite grey ZEISS co-engineered
The vivo X500 lineup in pink, copper gold, and graphite grey colorways, launching November 26 in India.

Vivo X500 Pro Max (V2610): Specifications and Price in India

SpecificationVivo X500 Pro Max
Display6.85″ 2K BOE Q11 144Hz flat LTPO OLED, 1mm ultra-thin bezels, 2000 nits HBM
Processor2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
RAM / StorageLPDDR5X Ultra RAM, UFS 4.1 (512GB variant available)
Main Camera50MP Sony LYT910 1/1.28″, LOFIC, OIS, 3-degree gimbal-like stabilization
Ultra-Wide50MP Samsung JN5
Telephoto200MP Samsung HP0 1/1.4″ ZEISS APO 3.5x OIS, CIPA 7.0 stabilization
Selfie50MP Samsung JN1, autofocus
Video4K 120fps HDR, 4K 240fps, up to 30x capture speed
Teleconverter400mm ZEISS G2 Ultra teleconverter support
Battery / Charging8,000 mAh, 90W wired, 40W wireless
AudioImproved dual stereo speakers, quad microphone
ConnectivityWiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR, USB 3.2
DurabilityIP68, IP69, ultrasonic fingerprint
Weight229g
Price in India12+256GB: Rs 1,59,999 | Master Set: Rs 2,29,999
Vivo X500 front display OriginOS 7 flat OLED 1.5K 144Hz hands-on outdoor
The vivo X500 front display running OriginOS 7 with a flat OLED panel and ultra-thin bezels.

Vivo X500 Pro (V2621): Specifications and Price in India

SpecificationVivo X500 Pro
Display6.36″ 1.5K BOE Q11 144Hz flat LTPO OLED, 2000 nits HBM
Processor2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
RAM / StorageLPDDR5X Ultra RAM, UFS 4.1 (512GB variant may not be available)
Main Camera50MP Sony LYT-910 1/1.28″ OIS (same sensor as X500 Pro Max)
Ultra-Wide50MP Samsung JN5
Telephoto64MP Sony LYT-610 1/1.95″ ZEISS OIS 3.5x periscope
Selfie50MP Samsung JN1, autofocus
Battery / Charging6,510 mAh, 90W wired, 40W wireless
ConnectivityWiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR, USB 3.2
DurabilityIP68, IP69
Weight197g
Price in India12+256GB: Rs 1,49,999

Vivo X500 (V2619): Specifications and Price in India

SpecificationVivo X500
Display6.59″ 1.5K 144Hz flat LTPS OLED (Visionox VM9), 2000 nits HBM
Processor3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600M (rebranded Dimensity 9500)
RAM / StorageLPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 (512GB variant available)
Main Camera50MP Sony LYT-828 1/1.28″ OIS (same sensor as X300 Pro and X9 Pro)
Ultra-Wide50MP Samsung JN1
Telephoto64MP Sony LYT-610 1/1.95″ ZEISS OIS 3x
Selfie50MP Samsung JN1, autofocus
Video4K 120fps, 8K recording support
Teleconverter200mm ZEISS G2 teleconverter
Battery / Charging7,500 mAh, 90W wired, 40W wireless
AudioSymmetrical stereo speakers, 3 microphones
ConnectivityUSB 3.2
DurabilityIP68, IP69, ultrasonic fingerprint
Price in India12+256GB: Rs 1,19,999

Price in India, Storage Variants, and Availability

The complete Indian retail pricing hierarchy for the vivo X500 Series is as follows:

  • Vivo X500 (12+256GB): Rs 1,19,999
  • Vivo X500 Pro (12+256GB): Rs 1,49,999
  • Vivo X500 Pro Max (12+256GB): Rs 1,59,999
  • Vivo X500 Pro Max Master Set: Rs 2,29,999

The vivo X500 and X500 Pro Max will be available in 512GB storage variants, while the X500 Pro may not receive a 512GB option. First sale begins December 3, 2026 across retail channels. The lineup is available in pink, copper gold, and graphite grey colorways. Notably, vivo is also launching the ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Kit (supporting up to 400mm equivalent on the Pro Max) and the vivo Watch GT 2 alongside the smartphone lineup.

These prices follow earlier leaks that surfaced last week. For a detailed breakdown of the vivo X500 Series tentative pricing and variant structure, PFD published a dedicated early analysis when the pricing first emerged.

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PFD Context

Vivo is positioning the X500 Series as a direct rival to the OPPO Find X10 Series, with the Pro Max’s 200MP HP0 telephoto and CIPA 7.0 stabilization targeting professional mobile photographers. At Rs 1,19,999 for the base X500, the entry price sits higher than previous generations, consistent with vivo’s broader premium pricing strategy in India. The 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro on the Pro and Pro Max, paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, positions the series among the most powerful Android flagships headed into 2027, while the base model’s Dimensity 9600M (effectively a rebranded Dimensity 9500) still delivers flagship-class performance at a lower tier. The X500 Pro’s potential lack of a 512GB variant is a notable omission for a phone priced near Rs 1,50,000.

Vivo X500 red pink gradient colorway hands-on ZEISS camera module X500 retail box
Hands-on with the vivo X500 in a striking red-pink gradient finish, ZEISS branding visible on the camera module.

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